I am loved

This photo shows my dear friends DeLynn and Joanne. They are holding Daffy (just a baby at the time) who is the yellow bird holding the red ring, and Jelly (also just a little baby at the time).

I am ever so grateful that I have good friends. Everyone needs family...but sometimes the one you are born into doesn't step up to that role...so, God gives us substitutes. I can say that I am loved by my honorary family of friends. No offense to my relatives meant. Family dynamics are just very strange.

Yesterday DeLynn called to wish me a "Happy Mother's Day" and asked how all my "children" were doing. Of course she meant the feathered sort. I told her they are all well...and how is her four pawed furry child named Whisper doing? She told me he is fine as well. While a little sad for us middle aged women to resort to considering our pets our children...I am still delighted to have good friends that love me enough that my childless state isn't unbearable. I love them, they love me, we're a happy family....hey, isn't that a "Barney" song?

I am indeed grateful for the beautiful people who have graced my life. Without them I would never have survived thus far. I am also grateful for whatever the life God and I make together will look like. It is an artwork in progress.

GratefulJoy